Parish voters will be asked to extend two operating millages if a resolution to call an election is passed on Tuesday night.

Lincoln Parish School Board members will be presented with a resolution to consider calling an election for the renewal of special taxes of Consolidated School District No. 1 and Ruston School District No. 1 at the regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the board room, located at 410 S. Farmerville St.

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Grambling State University President Frank G. Pogue was eating French fries and a corn dog as he chatted with students Monday.

Celebrating Presidents Day with an interactive lunch in McCall Dining Hall, Pogue, members of the administration, faculty and staff enjoyed lunch, eating what students eat, as they asked GSU students to open up about what concerns and ideas they have.

“This really works,” said Pogue during a break between bites. “We put a lot of these suggestions into action.”

The I.A. Lewis School family is pleased to welcome back Shavonne Garner-Price to the Ram family. Mrs. Price previously served as coordinating teacher and is now leading us as principal after serving in the same capacity at Ruston Elementary for the past two years.

The Justice Department announced the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Louisiana approved a court-ordered agreement with the Lincoln Parish School Board to desegregate classrooms at four elementary schools servicing students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Ruston.

The board and the department jointly filed the consent order, according to documents obtained.

Hundred of locals came out Tuesday to show their support for Grambling State University and for the new Distinguished Leadership Award recipients.

GSU President Frank Pogue opened the third annual luncheon by saying everyone was present to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

“Grambling State University is committed to the tenets of diversity and civility,” he said. “We are pausing to recognize Dr. King. Dr. King taught us to honor peace, humanity and kindness. He championed civility, fairness, tolerance and civic responsibility.”